Masked Mayhem details the personal accounts of how various student groups at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are adapting and handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Students face various issues ranging from technological difficulties to lack of socialization to fear of contracting the virus itself. Despite these setbacks, students are persevering and finding solutions in a variety of ways.

Episode 1: International students

The Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt life around the world and is creating unique challenges for international students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. All students worry about what will happen if they or a family member contracts the virus, but international students have many more concerns. They are dealing with time zone issues due to a hybrid model of classes, the uncertainty of if they should be in the U.S. or their home country, and discrimination from political leaders.

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Lishanna Ilves, Estonia, and Ieva Turke, Latvia, study remotely from their apartment in Lincoln. 

Episode 2: Dining

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt life around the world and is creating a unique experience for how students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are receiving their food and meals. Students are enjoying new programs such as mobile ordering, Dining Dollars and take out, while also losing the beloved self-service and social interaction found in the traditional dining hall setting.

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Kiera Tucci, Katie Leichner and Joe Furlong plan to eat together after taking meals to go from Selleck Hall. 

Episode 3: Student-athletes

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt life around the world and is providing never before seen challenges for student-athletes at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Student-athletes have had to grapple with the cancellation or postponement of seasons, loss of resources and the challenge of the unknown.

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Bailey Timmons (left) races against fellow teammate Ryan Martins at the Ed Weir Outdoor Track in a Time Trial on Thursday, October 1, 2020.

Episode 4: Registered Student Organizations

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt life around the world and is testing the organization and resilience of students in Registered Student Organizations or clubs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Students have had to propose their own guidelines, meet over zoom or even cancel their clubs altogether.

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Members of UNL’s Wildlife Club advertise their Club while staying masked up at UNL’s annual Club Fair.
Senior Journalism, Psychology and Broadcasting major from Rochester, Minnesota. Captain and pole vaulter on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Women's Track and Field Team.